CSA Group OHS Standards. Institute for Work and Health April 1, 2014

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1 CSA Group OHS Standards Institute for Work and Health April 1, 2014

2 Outline Introduction to CSA Group What is a standard? National Standards system CSA Standards development CSA OHS Program Standards in Regulation CSA Communities of Interest OHS Management system standards (Z1000 series) Standards in action Q &A

3 Introduction to CSA Group

4 CSA GROUP Key Facts Established in 1919 Independent, not-for-profit Leader in standards development, product testing and certification, consumer product testing

5 Overview of CSA Group Consumer Product Evaluation Standards Product Certification & Testing

6 CSA Group - Standards Canadian Standards Association a division CSA Group 54 Areas of technology 3,000 Standards and codes 8,100+ Expert committee members

7 Subject Areas Main Program Areas Electrical Energy Fuel Burning & Nuclear Health and Safety Infrastructure and Building Environment and Climate Change Business Management Risk and Quality Making strides: New standards in new fields Nanotechnololgy Northern Communities Water Management Mining Oil & Gas Sustainability Risk Management Security (1 st Responders )

8 What is a Standard?

9 What is a Standard? Stipulates (minimum) requirements for the use, safety and/or performance or design of products, processes and services.

10 What is a Standard? The term standard can have numerous meanings when used in discussions and in legislation and regulations Standards developed within the NSS Standards developed outside the NSS Industry standards, codes, guidelines Some very detailed and specific to the industry

11 What is a Standard? Consensus Standard: a standard developed and approved through a defined consensus process involving a broad group of affected parties or their representatives CSA Group

12 Harmonized Standards Harmonized Standards: Standards on the same subject, approved by different standards development bodies, that establish interchangeability of products, processes, and services, or mutual understanding of test results or information provided according to these standards. Notes: (1) This definition is based on the definition of harmonized standards in ISO/IEC Guide 2:1996, Standardization and related activities General vocabulary. (2) Harmonized standards can still have differences in presentation and even in substance, e.g., in explanatory notes, guidance on how to fulfill the requirements of a standard, or preferences for alternatives. The term equivalent standards is sometimes used to denote the same concept as harmonized standards.

13 Standards vs. Law Standards are voluntary unless adopted or referenced in legislation General duty clause may imply compliance with standards Many areas of law already addressing OHS in the workplace Mandatory and informative clauses in standards Standards and the Law

14 Importance of Voluntary Standards Part of a complex regulatory environment (help organizations to comply with regulations) Key part of due diligence Support new technology & influence engineering decision-making Facilitate market access and acceptance Provide competitive advantage & best practice Enable social responsibility objectives worker safety, environmental sustainability Adapted through regular updates Rely on input from experts

15 Why do Organizations and Governments Adopt Standards? Developed by independent, third party organizations, using balanced consensus based approaches. Best practice as defined by the experts in the subject area. Adopting and referencing standards in regulation is fiscally responsible (i.e. less expensive, increased flexibility) Harmonization internationally in a global market. Voluntary standards are able to address risk management objectives without adding to administrative burden to organizations.

16 Standards System Overview

17 National Standards System of Canada Canada s network of organizations involved in development, promotion, and implementation of standards: Administered by Standards Council of Canada (SCC) 350 Organizations / 15,000 members Standards Development Organizations Certification Bodies Testing & Calibration Laboratories

18 National Standards System of Canada National Standards System Process is open and inclusive Members develop technical content of standards Decisions are determined by consensus Standards are voluntary unless referenced in regulation Participation in international standards activity (IEC/ISO) Adoption of international standards where feasible

19 Standards System Overview Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accredits standardization organizations in Canada and serves as Canadian member body to ISO and IEC CSA Group accredited by both SCC and ANSI (US) CSA manages mirror committees to ISO &IEC and also manages a number of key International Secretariats 6 Standards Development Organizations accredited to develop standards in Canada, each with a unique subject area recognition o CSA Group o BNQ o CGSB o ULC o UL (US based) o ASTM International (US based)

20 CSA s Subject Area Recognition Management Systems Quality Management and Auditing, Risk Management Construction and Infrastructure Building Products and Systems, Components & Structures, Masonry & Steel, Plumbing Electrical Installation and Safety Codes, Products and Components, Distribution and Generation, Engineering, Electro- Magnetic Compatibility Energy Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry Systems, Gas & Fuel Burning Equipment Alternative Energy Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Nuclear Environment Environmental Performance and Management, Life Cycle Analysis and Product Labelling Health Care and Medical Devices Facilities Engineering, Patient Care and Safety, Infection Control, Sterilization and Device Reprocessing, Blood and Tissue, Medical Labs Worker and Workplace Safety Ergonomics, Electrical Safety, Management Systems, Equipment & Machine Safety, Fall Protection, Personal Protective Equipment Technical Safety Pressure Vessels, Elevators and Lifting Devices, Transportation Public and Community Safety Injury Protection, Accessibility, Emergency Preparedness

21 International Standards System ISO International Organization for Standardization Worldwide federation of 114 national standards bodies (and other member categories) Covers standardization in all fields except electrical and electronic engineering; responsibility of partner organization IEC International Electrotechnical Commission.

22 CSA Standards Development

23 Key Elements of Accredited Process at CSA People Balanced, multi-stakeholder committees of national experts. Training for chairs and members. Partnerships in pursuit of common goals. Process Consensus-based decisions. Public review ensures transparency and access. Accredited process ensures credibility. Product Technical rigor through balanced participation, Consensus and CSA standards-writing expertise. CSA or CSA/National Standard of Canada documents systematically maintained/updated.

24 Committee Hierarchy CSA Group Board of Directors Standards Policy Board (Policy, balanced matrix) Strategic Steering Committees (SSC) (Strategic business direction, balanced matrix) Technical Committees (TC) (drafting & approval of technical content, balanced matrix) Technical Subcommittees (drafting of technical content & consensus, no formal matrix requirement) Task Groups Issues, working groups formed by TCs, TSCs

25 Committee Participation Any individual who has technical expertise or interest, and is able to actively participate in committee activities shall be eligible for appointment. Not restricted to Canadians. Relevant stakeholder groups will be represented in the matrix. Committee size is determined so that all necessary interests are represented in a balanced fashion, yet effective functioning is possible.

26 Matrix Total membership of the Committee in terms of categories, not affiliations Each category expressed with a minimum and maximum The intent is to ensure all points of view are represented in reasonable proportion, and that the proportion is maintained The largest category cannot outvote the two smallest categories

27 Committee Balanced Matrix Typical interest categories include: General Interest Producer Interest Regulatory Authority User Interest

28 Standards Development Directives CSA Directives and Guidelines Governing Standardization Part 1 Participants/Organizational Structure Part 2 Development Process Part 3 Drafting and Presentation

29 Standards Development Process REQUEST / EVALUATION / AUTHORIZATION ASSIGN TO COMMITTEE NOTICE OF INTENT MEETINGS / DRAFT PUBLIC REVIEW TC REACHES CONSENSUS PRE-APPROVAL EDIT TECHNICAL CONTENT APPROVAL PROCEDURAL APPROVAL FINAL EDIT / PUBLICATION DISSEMINATION MAINTENANCE New standard, revise existing / new edition, amendment, formal interpretations, withdrawals, reaffirmations

30 Committee - Definition of Consensus Consensus - Substantial agreement... more than a simple majority, but not necessarily unanimity.

31 Benefits of Consensus Standards Coordinated, credible approach Ongoing mechanism to prioritize standards needs and initiate work on gaps Open process (public review, stakeholder engagement) provides a mechanism for managing stakeholder input and encouraging participation and dialogue Sustainable process dissemination of documents, regular reviews & ongoing maintenance of documents Can be aligned to Strategic Objectives of regulatory bodies and partner agencies Responsive to changing landscape, new technology & harmonization needs Can be recognized by jurisdictions and other authorities (flexible to accommodate specific provincial, territorial requirements/initiatives) Potential for gaining additional support from other levels of government, the business community, labour, and other stakeholders

32 New Deliverables CSA Group to introduce new deliverables: Marketplace requests for faster process Non accredited process Maintain multi-stakeholder engagement & openness 3 Types of deliverables Workshop Agreement Express Document Private specification

33 Learning Services Helping People Apply Standards Training Seminars Online Courses Customized Training help understand and implement standards Personnel Certification Examination Record Management Recertification certify consistent skill sets Job Aids Handbooks Calculators Templates help apply standards

34 CSA OHS Program

35 CSA OHS Program 170+ CSA OH&S standards: 60 active Technical Committees over 750 expert volunteers Staff Team 6 Project Managers market leader in North America harmonization over 50 adopted/endorsed stds Supplementary /Learning Products to help with implementation OHS View Access website for standards cited in regulations Certification Programs for selected OHS products Strategic Partnerships e.g. CCOHS, WSPS

36 Subject Areas OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY Over 170 standards & over 50% referenced in legislation/regs Personal Protective Equipment OHS Management Systems Machinery and Equipment Construction Safety Workplace Electrical Safety Ergonomics General Workplace Safety Mining Emergency Mgt

37 New Standards Z Workplace ergonomics - A management and implementation standard Z Nanotechnologies - Exposure control program for engineered nanomaterials in occupational settings CAN /CSA-Z /BNQ / Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace Prevention, promotion and guidance to staged implementation Z OHS Training Z463 - Electrical maintenance

38 Recently Published New Editions Z Emergency management Z Diver training Z460 Control of hazardous energy Lockout and other methods Z Hearing conservation B51 Boiler, pressure vessel and pressure piping code B52 Mechanical refrigeration code ASME A17.1/CSA B44 - Elevator code CSA B44.1/ASME A Elevator electrical equipment Z98 Passenger ropeways Z Self-retracting devices

39 New Standards Under Development Z1005 Incident investigation and prevention (Under development) Z1007 Management of occupational hearing conservation programs (Coming soon!) Z16602 Chemical Protective Clothing (Coming soon!) New Projects Ground Search and Rescue Competency Standards Special Project on Paramedic Services in Canada

40 New Editions Under Development Z434 - Industrial robots and robot systems Z412 Office Ergonomics B335 Lift trucks B354 elevating work platforms Z1000 Occupational Health and Safety Management PPE Z195 (protective footwear), Z94.1 (headware), Z94.3 (eye and face protection), Z94.4 (respirators), Z96 (high vis apparel) Z91 Suspended Equipment Operations C225 Vehicle mounted aerial devices Z259 series Fall protection

41 Current Projects supported by OHS regulatory agencies 4 main areas of focus: 1. Elevation Hazards B167 Overhead Travelling Cranes B335 Lift Trucks Z248 Tower cranes Z797 - Scaffolds 2. General Health and Safety Management Z Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Z Hyperbaric Facilities Z412 Office Ergonomics Z1006 Confined spaces Z275.2 Diving code 3. Machine Safety Z460 Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout and other methods Z434 Industrial Robots and Robot Systems Z432 Safeguarding Z142 Power-press operation 4. Personal Protective Equipment Z195 Protective Footwear Z94.1 Industrial Headwear Z94.3 Eye and Face Protection

42 Standards in Regulation - OHS View Access Originally launched as pilot in Oct Sponsored by OHS regulatory authorities View only access to OHS standards referenced in legislation and current edition of standards Sign-up required (no cost) Downloadable versions available for purchase Migrated to new CSA Communities of Interest Platform with new features including a search function

43 OHS View Access Solution

44 OHS View Access Solution

45 CSA Communities of Interest

46 Creating Communities of Interest Enhance collaboration and communication between CSA staff and members, among members and among users of standards

47 Communities of Interest Collaborative, virtual ecosystem supporting member networking and communication (even during periods of committee inactivity) including public & private discussion forums. Share ideas and areas for improvement Personal member dashboard (customizable views and content calendars, open ballots, tasks, etc.) Ad-hoc polls and surveys to crowd-source ideas & new business Expanded access options easy on-line access to Standards information and resources

48 Communities of Interest Total COI registered users: 18,000+ (members, staff, public users)

49 Perspective on Access & Interaction

50 Communities of Interest Links to events Promote/disseminate research Solicit ideas for research Publish white papers Ad hoc polling and survey tools OHS view access

51 OHS Management System Standards

52 OHS Management System Standards Z1000 Occupational health and safety management Z1001 OHS training Z1002 OHS hazards and risks Z1003 Psychological H&S in the workplace Z1004 General workplace ergonomics Z1005 Incident investigation and prevention (Under development) Z1006 Management of work in confined spaces Z1007 Management of occupational hearing conservation programs (Coming soon!)

53 CSA Z1000 System Model

54 Z1001 OHS Training Specify requirements for managing OHS training, development and delivery of training, and qualification of providers Provides guidance for both employers and training providers Annexes provide guidance on young workers Publication: Spring 2013

55 Z1002 OHS Hazards and Risks Key foundation standard Clarifies terminology Provides overall framework and processes Wide application Addresses transfer of risk Guidance on how to chose appropriate risk assessment methods Requirements for effective risk reduction

56 Z1003 Psychological H&S in the Workplace Commissioned by the Mental Health Commission of Canada Support from Government of Canada, Bell Canada and GWL Developed in collaboration with BNQ Addressing prevention of psychological harm to health of workers and promotion of psychologically healthy workplaces Publication: January 2013 Currently available as a download at no cost for 1 st edition

57 Z Workplace Ergonomics Can help businesses of all sizes and types in the integration of appropriate ergonomic processes and procedures within their occupational health and safety program Guidance on how to optimize work system design, contributing to enhanced productivity and worker well-being Extensive annex materials

58 Standards in action

59 Z412 Office Ergonomics Designed to be a user-friendly guidance document Practical tools and information Currently, new edition is under development New edition will be aligned with Z1004 General Workplace Ergonomics but suitable for referencing in regulations and/or policy directives

60 Z275 Diving Standards Suite of National Standards covering diving competency, training & high risk environments: Z Occupational safety code for diving operations Z Occupational safety code for work in compressed air environments Z Competency standard for diving, hyperbaric chamber, & remotely operated vehicle operations Z (R2012) - Occupational Diver Training Z Unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) and munitions diving Referenced in provincial regulations. Comprehensive, sustainable & national solution Basis of certification through Canadian Diver Certification Board ; foundation for training courses through Colleges and Training Providers across the country Challenges : funding & reliance on group of dedicated volunteers

61 Z151 Truck mounted concrete pumps Project was initiated at the request of WorkSafeBC Supported by regulatory advisory council Prepared in response to an increased number of incidents, resulting from equipment failures and power line contacts, involving truck-mounted concrete pumps. Intended to facilitate a consistent level of safety for those who work in and around concrete pumps.

62 Summary Standards are voluntary, unless adopted or referenced in legislation Accredited - CSA is an accredited SDO, and uses a consensus-based process Sustainable process dissemination of documents, regular review, ongoing maintenance Responsive prioritizes standards needs/gaps; respond to new technology, and harmonization needs. New standards/editions developed based on input from variety of stakeholders (research, regulatory, user, etc) Adaptable can be aligned to strategic objectives of regulatory bodies and partner agencies; flexible to accommodate specific provincial, territorial requirements/initiatives.

63 Thank you For more information please contact: Andrea Holbeche, MSc, P. Eng Project Manager, CSA Standards (OHS)